Aberdeen - the Granite City. The Oil capital of Europe, birthplace of Denis Law and home to two universities.

Two universities? That would explain Aberdeen FC’s nickname The Dons though we’re not sure where The Dandies comes from.

Pittodrie? Allegedly the ancient Pictish name for "place of manure” – but you might not want to mention that to anyone in an Aberdeen scarf. Back in the 1980s the Aberdeen Casuals had a something of a reputation – and so did the team.

Under their young manager Alex Ferguson, Aberdeen won three league championships, four Scottish FA Cups, the European Cup-Winner's Cup (beating Real Madrid in the final), the European Super Cup and a League Cup – all in just seven years.

In 1986 Alex Ferguson moved south of the border to manage Manchester United and pick up a Knighthood and a few more trophies. Following the great man’s departure The Dons struggled to maintain that incredible success but have retained their place in the top flight.